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Cloudy skies, rainshowers expected over parts of N. Luzon (Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao, while cloudy skies with rains are expected in Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over portions of Surigao del Sur, Davao de Oro, and Zamboanga del Sur. PAGASA said these are expected within the next one to two hours. […]
(Eagle News)–Five earthquakes were monitored at Bulusan volcano in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said a weak emission of white steam-laden plumes was also observed from the southeast vents of the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the slight inflation on the edifice since July, and the long-term trend since May 2019 which denotes that the edifice was still deflated “indicate that volcanic processes are underway beneath the […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Norte on Friday, Sept. 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 5:52 p.m., had its epicenter 71 kilometers northeast of Burgos. It had a depth of 16 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Friday, Sept. 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 2:52 p.m., had its epicenter 99 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos. It had a depth of 174 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are affecting Occidental Mindoro (Looc, Lubang). PAGASA said these may continue for two to three hours. Light to moderate rains are also being experienced over portions of Casiguran, Dinalungan and Dipaculao in Aurora, portions of Palanan in Isabela, and portions of Nagtipunan and Maddela in Quirino. Moderate […]
(Eagle News)–Iloilo City is now under a modified enhanced community quarantine following a spike in COVID-19 cases there. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the more stringent quarantine classification, which is expected to end on Oct. 9, was requested by the local officials themselves. Roque said the quarantine qualification of the city will be determined by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases after Oct. 9, “based on the […]
(Eagle News)–Six volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Taal in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said weak steam emissions were also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the weak steaming rose five meters and was observed from vents on the main crater and fissure vents along the Daang Kastila trail. PHIVOLCS reminded the public that “sudden steam-driven or phreatic explosions, volcanic earthquakes, minor ashfall, and lethal […]
(Eagle News) — A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 10:25 a.m., was an aftershock of the 5.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Bayabas on Sept. 21. PHIVOLCS said the 5.0-magnitude quake had its epicenter 91 kilometers northeast of Bayabas. It had a depth of 46 kilometers. No damage to property was reported but aftershocks were.
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Norte on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 7:32 a.m., had its epicenter 40 kilometers northeast of Burgos. It had a depth of 19 kilometers. Instrumental intensity I was recorded in Surigao City. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–Eight volcanic earthquakes were monitored at Kanlaon in 24 hours. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said steam and sulfur dioxide emissions were also monitored at the volcano, which remains on alert level 1. PHIVOLCS said the emission of white steam-laden plumes that rose 400 meters was moderate. Sulfur dioxide emission was also measured at an average of 416 tons/day on September 14. PHIVOLCS said a slight inflation of the lower and mid […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Ports Authority has formally opened an RT-PCR molecular testing laboratory to facilitate the movement of seafarers. In a statement, PPA general manager Jay Daniel Santiago said the South Harbor Molecular Laboratory aims to serve the testing requirements for crew change of seafarers in the Port of Manila and Port Capinpin in Orion, Bataan. He said the lab will soon also cover the testing requirements for crew change at the Port of Batangas. […]
(Eagle News)–A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 6:19 a.m., was an aftershock of the 5.7-magnitude earthquake that hit Bayabas on Sept. 21. The 5.1-magnitude quake had its epicenter 99 kilometers northeast of Bayabas. It had a depth of 24 kilometers. No damage to property was expected, but aftershocks were.
